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Georgian Newspaper Project
Find out about life in Georgian Bath.
This database contains brief summaries of articles, advertisements and notices in the Bath Chronicle newspaper, for selected years between 1770 and 1800.
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| Goods: ## West Indian cotton lately offered for 2s 6d/lb, is now sold at 15d, & there few buyers even at that price. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1898/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat 27 Oct, "The West Indian" with "The Deserter"; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1898/ article:3 c |
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| Education: Mr Arnot of Holt School (9 m Bath) has moved to the Great House it being superior & healthy location. Terms from Mr Cruttwell, Bath or Mr Arnot. House & garden now occupd by Mr Arnot to be let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1898/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Major Barrington of 56th Regiment to Mrs Winckley of Great Pulteney St, Bath on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1898/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: T Bretton, the Golden Eagle, 46 Milsom St, Bath has returned from London with elegant & fashionable jewellery. Not all on display it is best to examine inside shop. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1899/ article:3 c |
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| Art: Mr Robins, drawing master & painter of natural history has moved from Chandos Bldgs to Hetling Court, next door to Hot Bath Pump Room. Will teach on his usual terms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1899/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: intended new Vauxhall & Ranelagh gardens, Newtown, Bath - general meeting of subscribers to be held at the Spring Gardens on 5 Nov at 11 o'clock. Signed Nath. Bayley, clerk to subscribers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1899/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: turnpike road from Warminster & Frome to Bath - meeting of trustees at Black Dog Inn on Standerwick Common 25 Sep - Jas E Edgell, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1899/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Gilbert Berkeley, esq at his house in Bath on 25 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1899/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: first subscription assembly at George Inn, Frome on 5 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1900/ article:3 d |
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| Art: Mr Read & Mr Brewer in Broad St can make miniature painted likenesses of ladies & gentlemen in their own apartments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1900/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: horses for sale - grey gelding 4 years old. Black mare 4 years old. Enq 32 St James's Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1900/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - 7 lots at Studley nr Trowbridge, property of late Wm Alex Humphrey. At Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge 27 Sep by John Morley. Enq Mr Timbrell, attorney, Trowbridge, Chas Wiltshire, Horse & Groom Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1900/ article:2 e |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Thomas of Swansea, Glamorganshire, at his lodgings in the Grove, Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1900/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Irish cloth offered much cheaper. Cheap linen drapery warehouse, 26 Market Place opposite Bridge St, Bath [vendor not named] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1901/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "A Sermon occasioned by the Death of Mr John Henderson BA" preached by Rev W M Agutter MA, pubd today price 9d. Also available "A Sermon on African Slave trade". Sold by R Cruttwell & S Hazard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1901/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let by year - drawing room apartment, front parlour, 2 attics, 2 garrets, neatly furnished with kitchen, servants hall. enquire 32 St James's Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1901/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction contd - 1/7, 2 new brick tenements occupd by Henry Liver & Thos Cockerham for sale at Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge 27 Sep by John Morley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1901/ article:2 e |
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| Deaths: Mr Trueman Hartford, late silk mercer of Bristol, at Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1901/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Shaftesbury, Lord Colville, Lord & Lady Bulkeley, Count Holinstein, Baron Dellinghausen, Lady James, Sir John Coghill, Sir Gregory Page Turner & lady, Sir G O Paul, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1902/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: Bath Society for Encouragement of Agriculture etc - report of meeting at Hetling House on 9 Dec 1788. Joseph Harford, esq in chair. Sir John Guise, bart chosen to fill one VP vacancy. Details of bursaries for long service etc in Somrst, Wilts, Gloucs & Dorset. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1902/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction - f/hold, capital mansion Kingsmead House in New King St , with 3 stables, 3 coach houses, spacious garden & large yard. At White Hart, Stall St on 30 Oct by Messrs Plura & Bally. Particulars Mr Gunning in the Vineyards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1902/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction contd - 2/7, 2 new brick tenements partly occupd by John Vince for sale at Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge 27 Sep by John Morley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1902/ article:2 e |
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| Services: ## the Commissioners of Bath have contracted with Mr James Smeathurst (an eminent oil man of Southwark) to light the lamps upon a principle whereby a much greater light will be diffused than at present Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1902/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath, contd - Sir Nigil [sic] Gresley, Hon Col Cosmo Gordon, Hon Mrs Gawler, Hon Mrs & two Miss Hobart, Hon Mr Forward, Hon Mr H Howard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1903/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: Bath Society for Encouragement of Agriculture etc - meeting at Hetling House on 9 Dec 1788. Paper by Laurence Field, architect [of Bath] with design for cheap, neat & healthy cottages on gentlemen's estates - referred to Cmmtee for Mechanicks & Arts; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1903/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: best London spermaceti candles 2s/lb or 23s/dozen. From J Coles, tea dealer, 34 Milsom Street. Good green tea 2s 8d/lb, cowslip tea 12s/lb, caper bohea tea 8s/lb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1903/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction contd - 3/7, 2 new brick tenements occupd by Rachael Ghey & Jas Bowden for sale at Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge 27 Sep by John Morley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1903/ article:2 e |
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| Crime: ## gang of gypsies (7 men, 8 women) with tents pitched for some time on land of Farmer Toghill nr Lansdown, attacked him. When his servants came to his assistance, fierce battle ensued, women & mastiff dog fought desperately. Gang retreated on arrival of reinforcements. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1903/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: Smith, jnr. ladies hairdresser (from 2 Davies Street, Berkeley Sq, London) at Mr Sharland's, 1 Harington Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1904/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: complaints to the Commissioneers of Bath about projections & encroachments on street made lately by alterations of shop windows etc. This will not be allowed in future. Act allows Cmssnrs to remove such projection, obstruction or annoyance & to fine not exceeding £5. J Smith 12 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1904/ article:2 c |
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| Art: J Sanders, 29 Lansdown Place, Bath teaches painting in oil colours, crayons, chalks & water colours. Paints miniatures, bracelet size, at 3 guin each in ladies & gents apartments. Specimens on view at Mr Ricard's print shop, Bond St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1904/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction contd - 4/7, 1 brick tenement occupd by Jas Slatford for sale at Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge 27 Sep by John Morley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1904/ article:2 e |
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| Employment: housekeeper wanted by single gentleman. Board & lodging in a private family of respectability in Bath. Enq Rev W.B at Mr Cruttwell, printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1904/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Rous, daughter of late Thomas Rous, esq of Piercefield, at her house in St John's Court, Bath on Tues last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1905/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Sanders of Bath, tailor, dividend at the Castle Inn, Bath on 5 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1905/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Travel: horses for sale - 2 thoroughbred mares, a chestnut got by "Stingo", dam by "Merry Batchelor", 5 yrs old. A bay mare got by "Mercury" 6 yrs old. For trial apply Mr Bell at Saracens Head, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1905/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction contd - 5/, 1 brick tenement occupd by Jas Vince for sale at Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge 27 Sep by John Morley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1905/ article:2 e |
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| Employment: governess seeks to superintend the education of 1 or 2 young ladies in a family where drawing or music is not required Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1905/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Philip Lynch on last Friday evening. [no place] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1906/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Ball for MC at New Assembly Rooms on 17 Dec. Tickets from Mr Tyson, Brunswick Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1906/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: Mrs Ann Coleman to carry on her late husband's business at the grocery & candle warehouse, Market Place, Bath. She will receive demands on her late husband's estate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1906/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction contd - 6/7, 2 brick tenements occupd by Geo Buckpit & Wm Shelwood for sale at Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge 27 Sep by John Morley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1906/ article:2 e |
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| Property: for sale by private contract - fee farm rent of £46 12s issuing out of several messuages in Portland Pl, Bath. This rent paid punctually by Mr John Hensley Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1906/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: William Smalling, esq, late of island of Jamaica, at his house in New King St, Bath yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1907/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Ball for MC at New Assembly Rooms on 4 Jan 1789. Tickets from Mr Tyson in Brunswick Place, Bath; at Bull's & Marshall's libraries; & at the Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1907/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Employment: sober active lad wanted who can write a good hand to serve in grocers shop. Apply grocery & candle warehouse, Market Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1907/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction contd - 7/7, orchard & 1 acr land for sale at Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge 27 Sep by John Morley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1907/ article:2 e |
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| Goods: auction - extensive assortment of unredeemed pledges incl gold stop-watch & chain, 50 others in gold, silver & metal, various articles of jewellery, double-barrelled gun & pair of pistols. At his Great Room, Bond St, Bath on 11 & 12 Sep by Mr Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1907/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: review - revived City Ball on Monday night was genteelly attended. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1908/ article:3 d |